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FAQ n.19026

FAQs:
General, Regulations

Question:
What is the definition of an IR, AMC and CS and GM and what differences
can be proposed?

Answer:
Implementing Rules (IR) are binding in their entirety and used to specify a high
and uniform level of safety and uniform conformity and compliance. The IRs are
adopted by the European Commission in the form of Regulations.

Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) are non-binding. The AMC serves as a


means by which the requirements contained in the Basic Regulation, and the IR,
can be met. However, applicants may decide to show compliance with the
requirements using other means. Both NAAs and organisations may propose
alternative means of compliance. ‘Alternative Means of Compliance’ are those that
propose an alternative to an existing AMC. Those Alternative Means of Compliance
proposals must be accompanied by evidence of their ability to meet the intent of
the IR. Use of an existing AMC gives the user the benefit of compliance with the IR.

Certification Specifications (CS) are non-binding technical standards adopted by


the EASA to meet the essential requirements of the Basic Regulation. CSs are used
to establish the certification basis (CB) as described below. Should an aerodrome
operator not meet the recommendation of the CS, they may propose an Equivalent
Level of Safety (ELOS) that demonstrates how they meet the intent of the CS. As
part of an agreed CB, the CS become binding on an individual basis to the
applicant.

Special Conditions (SC) are non-binding special detailed technical specifications


determined by the NAA for an aerodrome if the certification specifications
established by the EASA are not adequate or are inappropriate to ensure
conformity of the aerodrome with the essential requirements of Annex Va to the
Basic Regulation. Such inadequacy or inappropriateness may be due to:

the design features of the aerodrome; or


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where experience in the operation of that or other aerodromes, having similar


design features, has shown that safety may be compromised.
SCs, like CSs, become binding on an individual basis to the applicant as part of an
agreed CB.

Guidance Material (GM) is non-binding explanatory and interpretation material


on how to achieve the requirements contained in the Basic Regulation, the IRs, the
AMCs and the CSs. It contains information, including examples, to assist the user in
the interpretation and application of the Basic Regulation, its IRs, AMCs and the
CSs.

Last updated:
12/04/2013

Link:
https://www.easa.europa.eu/en/faq/19026

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